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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Doors 🢒 Door Removal - Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the front door.

    2. Object Number: 449396 Size: SH
  2. Separate the door wire harness conduit (2) from the connector.

    3. Object Number: 547961 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the door wire harness connector (3) from the body wire harness connector (2).

    4. Object Number: 441765 Size: SH
  4. Remove the door check link fasteners from the body.

    5. Object Number: 449396 Size: SH
  5. Remove the intermediate hinge fasteners (1) from both hinges.
  6. Lift the door in order to remove.

Installation Procedure
  1. Align the door hinge halves.
  2. Lower the door so that the hinge halves mate together.

    3. Object Number: 449396 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

    Important: Use Loctite® Blue GM P/N 12345382 or equivalent prior to the fastener installation.

  3. Install the intermediate door hinge fasteners.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate front door hinge fasteners (1) to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  4. Install the door check link. Refer to Door Check Link Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 547961 Size: SH
  5. Install the wiring conduit (4) over the door wire harness connector (2).
  6. Connect the door wire harness to the body wire harness (3).
  7. Snap the assembled harness connectors into the pillar opening.
  8. Check for proper door adjustment. Refer to Door Adjustment .
  9. Touch up any paint damage to the intermediate front door hinge fasteners with body color paint.